Virtual tours of cultural and religious heritage sites in Larnaca
New innovative applications for the digitisation of landmarks in Larnaca district have been created by the Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company (ETAP).
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CYPRUS
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GREEKS ABROAD 
December 24, 2024 Sydney’s Greek community enjoys spirited Christmas Carols event
On Saturday, December 21, the courtyard of the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Redfern, Sydney, was filled with the spirit of Christmas as the Greek Orthodox community gathered for the annual Christmas Carols event hosted by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA).
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ECONOMY
December 24, 2024 Greece and Israel sign bilateral energy agreement
Greece and Israel have signed a bilateral agreement that both sides say will promote regional energy stability.
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EUROPE
December 24, 2024 Romanian coalition government secures parliament confidence vote
Social Democrat Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu’s new coalition government won a parliamentary confidence vote on Monday (23 December) and it now faces the difficult task of steering the country out of a crisis where the far-right has gained ground.
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HISTORY
December 24, 2024 24 December 2024: This day in history
1565: Compromise of the Nobles in Habsburg Netherlands closes against the Inquisition 1814: Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States, the United Kingdom and their allies 1936: First radioactive isotope medicine is administered in Berkeley, California 1943: US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of the Allied […]
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WORLD
December 23, 2024 Trump threatens to try to regain control of Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump has demanded Panama reduce fees on the Panama Canal or return it to US control, accusing the central American country of charging “exorbitant prices” to American shipping and naval vessels. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair,” he told a crowd of supporters in Arizona on Sunday. “This complete […]
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CYPRUS
December 23, 2024 Cyprus’ FM to pay working visit to Israel, Palestine
Cyprus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, departs on Saturday, for a working visit to Israel and Palestine.
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WORLD
December 23, 2024 Sydney’s Greek community enjoys spirited Christmas Carols event
On Saturday, December 21, the courtyard of the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Redfern, Sydney, was filled with the spirit of Christmas as the Greek Orthodox community gathered for the annual Christmas Carols event hosted by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA).
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GREECE
December 23, 2024 Drug cartels expose gaps in Piraeus port security
Drug trafficking investigations at Piraeus Port have exposed major security gaps, including blind spots in security camera coverage. The investigation, triggered by the 1.2 kg cocaine seizure inside a refrigeration system in late 2023, revealed that cameras in critical areas in the container terminal were not functional, leaving those areas unmonitored.
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EUROPE
December 23, 2024 Possible sour grapes for Sánchez in 2025
Spaniards celebrate the start of the new year by eating twelve grapes, one for each month, but 2025 could bring some sour grapes for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (PSOE/S&D).
